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Sewing with Knits: A Round-Up of Just the Essentials!
Our organic knit fabrics by Stof Fabrics of Denmark have finally arrived (I ordered them in November) and I am so excited to have them in...


Dressmaking Step by Step: A Review
Everyone has their way to relax and for me it has always been with a good book. Not a novel - I tend to get too caught up in them;...


Vogue 8815: Sewing a Peplum top
A review of Vogue 8815 and Rayon fabric from Cotton and Steel fabrics.


A Basic Sewing Kit
My oldest daughter is out on her own and living in the big city. As many 20 somethings, she lives in a small city apartment with two roommates. While this set-up has many benefits, one of the challenges can be space. Leaving your latest sewing project out on the table doesn't go over well with the roommates if the table is the only place for food prep or for eating once that food is prepped! It also isn't too good for the sewing project! My daughter is fortunate that her bed


A Smocked Dress for Daisy
When I am picking a fabric for my next project, I often get caught up in the colors and patterns, forgetting that sometimes the simplest...


Fall Sewing: the Wiksten Tova
The Wiksten Tova is an indie pattern that has been all over the web for the past few years, and I finally got around to trying the...


In Praise of the Needlewoman
A week ago at the Smocking Arts Guild of America annual convention I concluded my two year Presidency and stepped off the board. As I...


Stylearc Patterns Fiona Knit Cardigan
The last few days the weather has gotten up into the sixties and I have enjoyed eating my lunch outside sitting in the sun! By noon my...


Working with Guipure Lace: Finishing the Edges!
The base fabric and interlining are hemmed, the lace is finished with individual motifs and the lining is added.


Working with Guipure Lace: Sewing Seams & Adding a Zipper
Finishing side seams and adding a zipper when sewing with Guipure Lace.


Working with Guipure Lace: Joining the Lace to the Dress Base
The Guipure Lace is attached to the Skirt Base by hand using a back stitch to attach each motif.


Working with Guipure Lace: Prepping & Cutting.
An explanation of how to prep and cut all four layers of fabric used in a guipure lace dress.
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